Links

Schools and clubs across the UK

The British Federation for Historical Swordplay
A national organisation of groups like ours, interested in historical fencing and related arts, of which the DDS is a proud and active member.
www.bfhs.org

The Linacre School of Defence
A splendid group of fencers and pugilists based in Oxford, concentrating on classic English arts of backsword, smallsword and fist.
www.sirwilliamhope.org

The Exiles
The famed company of western martial artists based in Essex, concentrating on the works of the Italian master Fiore.
www.the-exiles.org

The Aberdeen Swordsmanship Group
Based in Aberdeen, this excellent group study longsword predominantly but are now branching into later arts.
www.swordsmanship.co.uk

Aisle O'var Backswording Clubbe
Peter and Tina run this backswording school in Bedfordshire. They specialise in singlestick and other English martial arts.
www.backswording.co.uk

Schola Gladatoria
This London based school has several chapters. They specialise in 15th century Italian longsword, although study several other arts as well.
www.fioredeiliberi.org

The Macdonald Academy of Arms
This is the school of DDS founder, Maestro Paul Macdonald and is also based here in Edinburgh.
www.macdonaldarms.com

The Sussex Rapier School
This Brighton based school concentrates on the noble art of Italian Rapier.
www.sussexrapiersociety.co.uk

The Hotspur School of Defence
This Northumbrian school was founded by DDS member Bob Brooks and specialises in the arts of use to the Border Reivers.
www.historicalfencing.org/Hotspur/

The Black Boar Swordsmanship School
This school is bases in Cupar, Fife and is home to a number of DDS emigres, including Ian Macintyre who is the instructor.
www.blackboarswordsmanship.co.uk
 

Schools and clubs across the world

The School of European Swordsmanship
This school in Helsinki, Finland is home to DDS founder and internationally renowned teacher Guy Windsor.
www.swordschool.com

FISAS
The Federazione Italiana Scherma Antica e Storica is the leading group for the study of historical fencing in Italy.
www.scherma-antica.org

Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts
This Canadian School has a most useful website packed with resources and is home to some excellent medieval martial artists.
www.aemma.org

Equipment

Please note that whilst these suppliers have in the past proved to be satisfactory to DDS members, the DDS are not able to guarantee your experience will be as good.

Leon Paul
Suppliers of sport fencing equipment.
www.leonpaul.com

Tim Noyes
A well regarded maker of medieval swords. Remember to stress the need for a WMA suitable sword.
http://heronarmoury.itworkshop-nexus.net

Pubs

The Auld Hoose
A jolly good Edinburgh pub that doesn't mind odd people with sword-shaped bags turning up. The food is good, there's a great range of beers and ciders and the jukebox rocks.
www.theauldhoose.co.uk

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